Art-ology

Some people might say that art is dying. Art has definitely been shaped by time. It is a rare breed to find a portrait artist that can survive through classical art. Portrait painting is just not as popular as it once was which means that great portraits are hard to come by. Others would argue that art is just as popular, but not in the same forms as the past. People have changed from making marble statues and sculptures to graphic designs and movies. Art can take many different forms. It is all just a matter of how you view it.

Technology has changed a lot over the course of art history. Certain things can only be as nice as the devices used to make them. Making a sculpture with outdated tools will make the piece look outdated. So in a world where many devices are so readily available, it is easier for those who do sculpt to change the classical look of their works. Another way in which technology has changed art is developing different types. Take a look at graphic design. Now in the modern world of computers, people can create images through different programs which have the same beauty as any other work. Some would argue that it is not really art because it really does not require physical ability. You do need to have that creative mind and eye to develop any type of art, whether it is by hand or computer.

Movies could be viewed as art. Many movies can be classified as great works of art because of the amazing images that they can capture. The way that films can evoke such emotions makes them truly something special. If you or someone you know is skeptical of films as art, indie films or older movies usually serve as great examples. These are all about the true art of film making, not about making money like many of the major Hollywood movie companies. Sometimes you see how the whole public can appreciate the artistic nature of a movie. On special occasions an indie film will breakthrough and have popular success across the nation. These are the types of films that really reach the people.

One thing that is hard to argue is that we cannot let art die. It speaks to the culture of an era Art shows not only how the human mind thinks and works, but how the world has had such an effect on the population. Art is full of feeling, whether it is the pain or happiness in a person’s heart. It is a way for future generations to get a feel for the past. There would be something seriously wrong with humanity if we did not continue to make art.